Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway Sees Dramatic Drop in Fatalities
Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway Sees Dramatic Drop in Fatalities
The Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, which has frequently made headlines due to road fatalities, achieved a notable reduction in deaths for the first time this year. august witnessed only two fatalities on this fully access-controlled highway, marking the lowest death toll in eight months. Karnataka's Additional director General of police for Traffic and Safety, Alok Kumar, reported that out of 10 accidents on the expressway in august, only two resulted in fatalities. This is a significant improvement compared to July, where six deaths occurred out of 10 accidents, and January, which saw 12 deaths in 14 accidents.
In a recent X post, Kumar praised the drop in fatalities, stating, "Deaths due to road accidents on Bengaluru-Mysore Highway fell to 2 in august 2024. Saving 97 lives is worth a 15-minute increase in travel time. Rash and distracted driving remain major issues." Public feedback suggests adopting US-style patrolling to prevent stoppages and wrong-way driving. Additionally, there is a call for increased surveillance and physical fines for speed limit violations, particularly during peak holiday seasons.
To enhance road safety, karnataka police and the National Highway Authority of india (NHAI) have ramped up surveillance, installing AI-driven cameras to monitor rule violations. police will also be positioned at Mysuru’s Kanimanike Toll Gate to address speeding. Despite issuing fines through Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, enforcement will now include manual collection of fines for over-speeding violations.
The Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, which has frequently made headlines due to road fatalities, achieved a notable reduction in deaths for the first time this year. august witnessed only two fatalities on this fully access-controlled highway, marking the lowest death toll in eight months. Karnataka's Additional director General of police for Traffic and Safety, Alok Kumar, reported that out of 10 accidents on the expressway in august, only two resulted in fatalities. This is a significant improvement compared to July, where six deaths occurred out of 10 accidents, and January, which saw 12 deaths in 14 accidents.
In a recent X post, Kumar praised the drop in fatalities, stating, "Deaths due to road accidents on Bengaluru-Mysore Highway fell to 2 in august 2024. Saving 97 lives is worth a 15-minute increase in travel time. Rash and distracted driving remain major issues." Public feedback suggests adopting US-style patrolling to prevent stoppages and wrong-way driving. Additionally, there is a call for increased surveillance and physical fines for speed limit violations, particularly during peak holiday seasons.
To enhance road safety, karnataka police and the National Highway Authority of india (NHAI) have ramped up surveillance, installing AI-driven cameras to monitor rule violations. police will also be positioned at Mysuru’s Kanimanike Toll Gate to address speeding. Despite issuing fines through Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, enforcement will now include manual collection of fines for over-speeding violations.